As the mercury (and humidity) slowly starts to rise, and the summer months begin to creep in, you might be looking for some vacation inspiration. And if beachside escapes are your thing, this recently released report on the best beaches in the world might be exactly what you're looking for.

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Although Saudi Arabian beaches are absent from the list, this is likely to change as the Kingdom continues to experience a surge in both domestic and international tourism. As expected, remote and exotic destinations like Thailand, the Cayman Islands, Madagascar, and French Polynesia dominate the rankings. However, several European locations with direct flights from Saudi Arabia also feature among the top 50, offering travellers a mix of accessibility and allure.

The World'sBestBeaches.com released their listing of the fifty best beaches on the planet recently, and according to the website, the 2025 list is the result of extensive research conducted by judges, "Beach Ambassadors", and the World's 50 Beaches team, who have explored shorelines across the globe to curate the ultimate ranking.

Canto De La Playa Dominican Republic

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The World’s 50 Best Beaches 2025

Cala Giorante, Sardinia, Italy

Cala Giorante Italy

Number 1 Best Beaches 2025 - Cala Giorante, Sardinia, Italy

Cala Goloritze — Sardinia, Italy
Entalula Beach — Philippines
Bang Bao Beach — Thailand
Fteri Beach — Greece
PK 9 Beach — French Polynesia
Canto De La Playa — Dominican Republic
Anse Source d'Argent — Seychelles
Nosy Iranja — Madagascar
Ofu Beach — American Samoa
Grace Bay — Turks & Caicos
Turquoise Bay — Australia
Boulders Beach — South Africa
Pink Beach — Indonesia
Shoal Bay East — Anguilla
Detwah Lagoon — Yemen
Voutoumi Beach — Greece
One Foot Island — Cook Islands
Playa de Rodas — Spain
Playa Balandra — Mexico
Pontal do Atalaia — Brazil
Wharton Beach — Australia
Cayo de Agua — Venezuela
Seven Mile Beach — Cayman Islands
Cayo Zapatilla — Panama
Baia do Sancho — Brazil
Horseshoe Bay — Bermuda
Pulau Palambak — Indonesia
Freedom Beach — Thailand
The Baths — British Virgin Islands
Anse Georgette — Seychelles
Ffryes Beach — Antigua & Barbuda
Grand Anse — Grenada
Le Morne Beach — Mauritius
Bahia de Las Aguilas — Dominican Republic
Meads Bay — Anguilla
Porto Katsiki — Greece
Nudey Beach — Australia
Bon Bon Beach — Philippines
Saadiyat Beach — United Arab Emirates
Goyambokka Beach — Sri Lanka
Playa Punta Uva — Costa Rica
Siesta Beach — Florida, USA
Paje Beach — Zanzibar
Klein Bonaire Beach — Bonaire, Caribbean
Cathedral Cove Beach — New Zealand
Santa Giulia — Corsica, France
Gardner Bay — Ecuador
Keem Beach — Ireland
Kuramathi Sand Bank — Maldives
La Pelosa — Italy

Check out the list here
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